Breakfast is never something I plan...it's usually oatmeal (which I soak overnight), baked oatmeal(also soaked), eggs and toast, homemade granola, homemade yogurt, kefir smoothies etc. Occasionally pancakes or french toast but the cost of pure maple syrup has gone up enough that it's more of a treat than a regular meal. I don't buy the store-bought cereals anymore as they are really expensive and there's very little nutritional value for the dollar. 

Lunch is generally leftovers, egg salad sandwiches, tunafish or chicken sandwiches, peanut butter with homemade jelly, toasted cheese sandwiches and soup...etc. I don't usually buy cold meats at the deli unless the price is phenominal and then I'll wrap it really well and put it in the freezer to be used for special family picnics or days at the beach.

So having said all that Here's the next two weeks menu plans:

Monday: Tangy pork (in crockpot), brown rice, green beans, salad w/ homemade dressing and fresh bread.

Tuesday: Lentil stew (in crockpot), salad w/ homemade dressing, and cornbread

Wednesday: Spaghetti (homemade sauce in crockpot, over whole wheat pasta) salad and fresh bread.

Thursday: BBQ bean bake, salad and cornbread.

Friday: 4th of July and Fireworks cookout at the In-laws (Potluck...we're bringing a huge watermelon we found at Wal-mart for 5$)

Saturday: Grilled chicken legs, grilled asparagus(if still available), red potatoes, and cornbread (or fresh bread.)

Sunday: Roasted chicken and veggies (using roasting oven like a crockpot)

Monday: Taco's made with legumes, homemade tortillas, and salad

Tuesday: Chicken veggie soup(in crockpot Nourishing traditions stock) w/ cornbread

Wednesday: Chili, salad and cornbread

Thursday: Homemade pizza's (fresh mozzarella) and salad

Friday: Birthday party (for me  the big 3-0! :o)

Saturday: Meatloaf (in roasting oven), baked potaotes, green beans, and corbread

Sunday: Roasted chicken and veggies (using roasting oven like a crockpot)

Monday: Legume stew or soup, salad and fresh bread

Tuesday: Chicken veggie soup (Nourishing Traditions broth recipe) w/ cornbread



We have almost everything for these meals in the pantry or freezer already!! ;)

I really like to utilize my crockpot and roasting oven in the summer. They help in keeping the kitchen cooler and also making my day a little easier!